Twenty-one students from Silver High School, Cliff High School and Cobre High School were recently honored by PNM and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers as the 2025 graduating class of the PNM Power Pros program. This 15-week career and technical education (CTE) initiative is designed to prepare high school students across New Mexico for careers in the electric utility industry. As part of the program, graduates earn OSHA 10 certification and receive CTE course credits, equipping them with valuable skills and qualifications for future employment.
At its regular meeting on Tuesday night, the Silver City Town Council approved a resolution declaring extreme and severe drought conditions within the town and enacting related public safety measures. In response to the heightened fire risk, the Council authorized a ban on the sale and use of certain fireworks as outlined under state law. Additionally, the Silver City Fire Department’s fire marshal elevated the town’s fire restrictions to Stage 2, effective Wednesday, May 28. Under these enhanced restrictions, no burn permits will be issued, and all open flames—including campfires, charcoal grills, stoves, and underground fire pits—are strictly prohibited. The burning of yard waste is also banned. Violations of these fire restrictions may result in fines ranging from $100 to $500 and/or up to 30 days of incarceration.
The Gila National Forest has announced that trail crews from the Forest Service, in collaboration with Conservation Corps New Mexico, are currently conducting maintenance work on the concrete steps along the Whitewater Creek Trail at the Catwalk Recreation Area. To ensure visitor safety, a trail guard will be stationed on-site throughout the duration of the project to provide guidance to hikers. The work is expected to continue through Monday, June 1.
In Luna County news:
The Luna County DWI Program is hosting a free event titled “Paint & Açaí Summer Kick-Off” to provide local teens with an opportunity to express their creativity while enjoying a refreshing treat. Scheduled for this evening, May 30 at 6 p.m. at 119 South Gold Avenue in Deming, the event is open to all high school students in grades 9 through 12. Designed as a substance-free celebration, the evening aims to promote a fun start to the summer season.
